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PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.

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Old 04-30-2007, 07:29 AM   #16
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WOW Tina!! That's awesome! You should definitely look into! That is an incredible price!
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Holy cow! Are you gonna do it?? That would be fantastic!
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sadly Michigan has the highest foreclosure rate in the US. Many people bought more then then could afford and now that can't afford the houses. Stupid adjustable rate morgages!!

I hope it works out for you Tina! Just make sure you get an inspection but you knew that!
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Tina - What a great price! Like someone else said - that's less than a car would cost. Good luck!
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Snatch. That. House. UP.

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